College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Use a disease management approach when thinking about an SWD management plan

  Published on July 25, 2017
  Cherry growers should think of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) as a disease rather than an insect pest as this will help in controlling this pest.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 7, 2015

  Published on July 7, 2015
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are still very low, but we have confirmed first detections this season of female SWD from traps in Antrim, Ingham and Livingston.

• Michigan’s tree fruit industries propose establishing a new Tree Fruit Commission

  Published on November 27, 2013
  A new assessment program has been proposed to provide funds for infrastructure that supports educational and research efforts within Michigan’s tree fruit industry.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025

  Published on May 14, 2025
  Sweet cherries are in full bloom, and tart cherries are close behind at 50% bloom. Apples are at pink, and growers are busy with bloom activities.

• Realize maximum yield potential in tart cherries with gibberellic acid

  Published on May 4, 2011
  Reduce blind wood and regulate cropping potential with gibberellic acid.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 1, 2014

  Published on August 1, 2014
  We are back to no brown marmorated stink bug detections this week as the statewide monitoring program continues in fruit and vegetable production areas across Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 5, 2022

  Published on April 5, 2022
  Most crops have continued development despite last week’s cool weather.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 19, 2019

  Published on July 19, 2019
  Trap catch of spotted wing Drosophila and cherry fruit fly spiked in the last few days in east Michigan. Act now to control them.

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  MSU to open new AgBioResearch Center in Hart

  Published on July 28, 2021
  In partnership with West Central Michigan Horticultural Research Inc., MSU will lead research on tree fruit and vegetable agriculture in west Michigan

• Southwest Michigan fruit update

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Fruit plantings are poised to renew growth when warm weather returns.

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  Considerations for hail-damaged cherries after storms

  Published on July 12, 2016
  With the recent storms that moved through northwest Michigan, growers should assess damage to determine future management strategies.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2024

  Published on May 29, 2024
  Apples are growing rapidly. The chemical thinning window is closing for some varieties in the region.

• Frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather

  Published on April 3, 2012
  Get notified of potentially freezing conditions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Bacterial canker, ice nucleation, frost injury and blossom blast in sweet cherries

  Published on July 10, 2012
  The blossom blast symptom of bacterial canker is caused by frost injury that is induced by the ability of the Pseudomonas pathogen to induce ice formation in flowers.

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  Relief may be available for fruit, nut and ornamental growers with winter injury

  Published on May 29, 2015
  Growers who are experiencing higher than typical levels of perennial mortality in the field are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency.

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  Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts

  Published on April 24, 2017
  Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?”

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

  Published on March 30, 2021
  March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Cold weather continues this week and these cold conditions have slowed plant, pest and disease development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

  Published on July 7, 2021
  Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Strawberry growers in the southern parts of the region will begin harvest in the next four to five days. Our season has jumped ahead again with warm temperatures last week.